The proposed law was only mentioned Tuesday, per procedure, and will be voted on next month. If it is passed, people could be fined $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second and $100 plus community service for a third infraction.

Leaders believe sagging pants are inappropriate.

"I don't think anybody should have to go to a store, or anywhere in this parish, and look at sagging pants," said Councilman "Pete Kelley.

Others think it's a petty decision.

"They've got bigger fish to fry," said Foy Harris. "I wouldn't worry about clothing."*********Follow the publisher of this post on Twitter: @treyschmaltz